Hooks 6, Missions 4

GEORGE TULEY/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Hooks starter Ross Seaton went deep into the game to take the load off a taxed bullpen, pitching 7.2 innings Monday against San Antonio at Whataburger Field.

GEORGE TULEY/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES The Hooks’ Max Stassi reacts after being hit by a pitch during the fourth inning Monday against San Antonio at Whataburger Field.

Hooks starter Ross Seaton worked 7.2 innings Monday against San Antonio at Whataburger Field, giving up four runs on 10 hits.

GEORGE TULEY/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Hooks shortstop Jiovanni Mier makes a basket catch before throwing to first for an inning-ending double play in the third inning Monday against the Missions at Whataburger Field.

GEORGE TULEY/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES The Hooks’ Rene Garcia connects for a single Monday against San Antonio at Whataburger Field.

GEORGE TULEY/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Hooks runner Jonathan Meyer (left) had a big smile as joins manager Keith Bodie after reaching third base in the fourth inning on a walk, a fielder’s choice and a wild pitch Monday at Whataburger Field.

GEORGE TULEY/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Hooks shortstop Jiovanni Mier (left) tracks down a fly ball during the second inning Monday against the Missions as second baseman Enrique Hernandez ducks out of the way.

Photos by GEORGE TULEY/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Hooks first baseman Erik Castro (right) awaits the throw to double off San Antonio runner Adam Buschini as umpire Will Thornewell looks on during the third inning Monday at Whataburger Field.